Running After Knee Replacement: These Runners Prove You Can
Can you run after a knee replacement? YES! These real patients prove it's possible. At The Stone Clinic, we've helped countless runners return to the sport they love.
Too many runners with knee injuries are told they "will never run again." However, knee replacement does NOT have to mean the end of sports. Thanks to groundbreaking robotic knee surgery, our patients are running triathlons and (ultra)marathons, climbing mountains, and skiing 100+ days a year on their replaced knees.
With precision robotics and advanced techniques, knee replacement is no longer the end of your running story, just a new chapter.
What Makes Running Possible After Knee Replacement?
Running after knee replacement depends on the patient, the implant, the surgical technique, the quality of the rehab, and clearance from the care team. At The Stone Clinic, robotic planning and precise implant placement are used to help create a stronger, more natural-feeling knee built for active life, including impact sports.
Watch the Full Patient Stories
Watch the full stories of the patients featured here to find out how they saved their running careers.
- Lanny Benson - (Ultra) Running After Knee Replacement at 65
- Richard Donovan - Ultra Runner Returns to Extreme Running After Bilateral Partial Knee Replacement
- Triathlete Magazine's Story on Ultra Runner Richard Donovan's 3,200-mile U.S. Cross Country Run After 2 Knee Replacements
Learn More About Running and Robotic Knee Replacement
- Robotic Joint Center at The Stone Clinic
- Can You Run After Knee Replacement? YES! Here's How.
- Why Robots Matter in Surgery
- Athletic Approach to Knee Replacement
Download the Saving My Knees Guide to explore knee treatment options designed to keep active people moving.
Could Robotic Knee Replacement Help You Run Again?
Book a consultation with Dr. Stone to find out if robotic knee replacement can help you return to running, sports, and the active life you want to keep living.
